Lewis Thomas
Born in 1913
Science
Lewis Thomas was a physician, essayist, and educator born in 1913.
He held prestigious positions, including Dean of Yale Medical School and President of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Institute.
Thomas gained recognition for his essays in the New England Journal of Medicine, which led to award-winning books like The Lives of a Cell.
His writing style combined scientific knowledge with literary flair, exploring topics such as etymology, ecology, and cultural implications of scientific discoveries.
Thomas's work earned him numerous accolades, and his legacy continues through the Lewis Thomas Prize awarded annually by The Rockefeller University for artistic achievement in science.
